PennLive Special Projectstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/specialprojects/index.ssf/45812015-07-31T13:59:32ZIn-depth analysis and investigative reports from PennLive and The Patriot-News.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceSet for Life: Series on six-figure public pension earnerstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/3072.159279122015-05-07T14:29:23Z2015-05-07T16:25:42ZThe Set for Life series looks at the six-figure pension recipients in the two state public pension systems and provides an opportunity to see who they are.Jan Murphy | jmurphy@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jmurphy/index.html
The Set for Life series looks at the six-figure pension recipients in the two state public pension systems and provides an opportunity to see who they are.
Transgender and non-binary in central Pa.: special reporttag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.155865872015-03-28T17:40:37Z2015-07-31T13:59:32ZIn 2014, the subject of transgender civil rights took the national stage in the United States and the subject has only continued to gain visibility in 2015.Kari Larsen | klarsen@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/karilarsen/index.html
In 2014, the subject of transgender civil rights took the national stage in the United States and the subject has only continued to gain visibility in 2015.
Special project: 72 hours at Pennsylvania's wrestling championshipstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.154424012015-03-12T11:00:03Z2015-03-12T14:45:07ZIn the these 19 photos, PennLive photographers take you behind the scenes and put you on the stage to show the emotional ride in this battle for state supremacy.Jeremy Elliott | jelliott@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jelliott/index.html
In the these 19 photos, PennLive photographers take you behind the scenes and put you on the stage to show the emotional ride in this battle for state supremacy.
Gov. Tom Wolf's death penalty moratorium not sitting well with crime victims, otherstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/3072.153767532015-03-04T21:01:00Z2015-03-05T00:30:27ZOpponents of Gov. Tom Wolf's moratorium on the death penalty gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to criticize that decision that they say was reached without input from crime victims or law enforcement officers.Jan Murphy | jmurphy@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jmurphy/index.html
Opponents of Gov. Tom Wolf's moratorium on the death penalty gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to criticize that decision that they say was reached without input from crime victims or law enforcement officers.
Opt-out: Parents push back against kids' many standardized tests (special project)tag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.153315202015-02-28T12:45:30Z2015-03-01T12:33:31ZMillions of students across the country start taking more rigorous exams aligned with Common Core standards this spring. There's a good reason for that, according to officials/Candy Woodall | cwoodall@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/cwoodall/index.html
Millions of students across the country start taking more rigorous exams aligned with Common Core standards this spring. There's a good reason for that, according to officials/
A civil war over Marcellus Shale fracking? N.Y. towns want to join Pa.: special projecttag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.153311792015-02-27T17:04:19Z2015-03-01T12:32:41ZNew York has banned fracking, while parts of Pennsylvania are said to be prospering under it. John Luciew | jluciew@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jluciew/index.html
New York has banned fracking, while parts of Pennsylvania are said to be prospering under it.
The $100,000 Club 2015: Series on Pennsylvania's top wage-earnerstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/3072.152468982015-02-18T15:50:25Z2015-05-07T11:19:17ZPennsylvania has hundreds of workers who make $100,000 or more per year. Gov. Tom Wolf is one of them, but he doesn't want his paycheck.Jan Murphy | jmurphy@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jmurphy/index.html
Pennsylvania has hundreds of workers who make $100,000 or more per year. Gov. Tom Wolf is one of them, but he doesn't want his paycheck.
Drug testing in Sprint Car Racing: Multiday series that explores testing to begin Wednesdaytag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.151786122015-02-10T20:50:55Z2015-03-28T18:02:56ZThe multipart, four-day series will begin Wednesday and explore various aspects of the issue involving Sprint Cars and drug testing.Jeremy Elliott | jelliott@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jelliott/index.html
The multipart, four-day series will begin Wednesday and explore various aspects of the issue involving Sprint Cars and drug testing.
Is it time to kill the death penalty in Pennsylvania? A PennLive special projecttag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.148953562015-01-06T16:54:10Z2015-02-10T17:07:50ZIncoming Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will place a moratorium on executions after he takes office on Jan. 20 until concerns about the fairness of the state's death penalty system are addressed.Jan Murphy | jmurphy@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jmurphy/index.html
Incoming Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will place a moratorium on executions after he takes office on Jan. 20 until concerns about the fairness of the state's death penalty system are addressed.
Agent Orange: About this special projecttag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.144074212014-11-11T13:05:00Z2015-02-10T17:13:28ZIvey DeJesus | idejesus@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/idejesus/index.htmlPotter's Field: Burial place for the lost and forgottentag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.141983682014-10-15T17:39:24Z2014-10-15T17:48:34ZThe approximately 18 people now interred in the Potter's Field each year tend to be individuals written off by families due to the lives they led.Rebecca Jones | rjones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/rebjones/index.html
The approximately 18 people now interred in the Potter's Field each year tend to be individuals written off by families due to the lives they led.
Electronic cigarettes: Are e-cigs the answer smokers are looking for?tag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.141982782014-10-15T17:12:56Z2014-10-15T17:50:05ZElectronic cigarettes haven't gone through the federal approval process required to allow their makers to market them as smoking cessation devices, such as nicotine patches or inhalers.Rebecca Jones | rjones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/rebjones/index.html
Electronic cigarettes haven't gone through the federal approval process required to allow their makers to market them as smoking cessation devices, such as nicotine patches or inhalers.
Addiction crisis in Pennsylvania: Prescription painkillers, heroin abuse devastate livestag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.140680062014-10-01T14:30:00Z2014-12-10T18:39:02ZPeople become addicted to prescription painkillers then switch to $10 heroin when they no longer afford or obtain the pills. David Wenner | dwenner@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/dwenner/index.html
People become addicted to prescription painkillers then switch to $10 heroin when they no longer afford or obtain the pills.
Atlantic City: Pennsylvania gambling's biggest losertag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.140502282014-09-29T14:24:21Z2014-09-29T14:26:28ZThe Showboat is sunk. The Revel has receded into red ink. The Trump Plaza has been trumped by troubled times.John Luciew | jluciew@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jluciew/index.html
The Showboat is sunk. The Revel has receded into red ink. The Trump Plaza has been trumped by troubled times.
Secrets of the Pennsylvania Capitol: Treasures, tunnels and folkloretag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/politics/index.ssf/3072.139171402014-09-15T13:34:16Z2014-09-23T15:44:08ZThis is the first of seven days of photographs, lists and stories about Pennsylvania's Capitol Complex.Jan Murphy | jmurphy@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jmurphy/index.html
This is the first of seven days of photographs, lists and stories about Pennsylvania's Capitol Complex.
'Hidden in plain sight': Predators in the classroom on the rise in Pa., analysis showstag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.137378602014-09-03T12:00:00Z2015-02-18T16:30:32ZReports of misconduct filed against Pennsylvania's educators are on track to nearly double this year compared to last.Anna Orso | aorso@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/annaorso/index.html
Reports of misconduct filed against Pennsylvania's educators are on track to nearly double this year compared to last.
Pennsylvania best views 2: Sixteen destinations our readers told us to sharetag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/outdoors/index.ssf/4381.135691872014-08-12T15:00:04Z2014-08-12T15:10:46ZIn the wake of our first photographic tour of the best views in Pennsylvania, readers across the state and beyond shared suggestions on some of their best views. So, here's a second list of views to take your breath away, coming from all corners of the state. Some are in the midstate. Paul Vigna | pvigna@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/pvigna/index.html
In the wake of our first photographic tour of the best views in Pennsylvania, readers across the state and beyond shared suggestions on some of their best views. So, here's a second list of views to take your breath away, coming from all corners of the state. Some are in the midstate.
Pennsylvania's best views: Here's our list of top spotstag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/outdoors/index.ssf/4381.133584962014-07-08T15:21:30Z2014-08-14T17:21:33ZWe looked for something from all four corners of the state. Some are overlooks while forests or skyscrapers frame some others. Many evolve with the march of the calendar and the change of the seasons. All really are worth seeing at any time of the year although be aware you might need to hike to reach the perfect spot for the view.Marcus Schneck | mschneck@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/mschnec/index.html
We looked for something from all four corners of the state. Some are overlooks while forests or skyscrapers frame some others. Many evolve with the march of the calendar and the change of the seasons. All really are worth seeing at any time of the year although be aware you might need to hike to reach the perfect spot for the view.
Alyssa Thomas: Two chapters in the record books, she begins anothertag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/sports/index.ssf/1997.129181452014-05-15T13:38:00Z2014-06-13T18:53:20ZOur long-form story takes readers through the career of Alyssa Thomas, who will start her first pro regular season on Friday night.Paul Vigna | pvigna@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/pvigna/index.html
Our long-form story takes readers through the career of Alyssa Thomas, who will start her first pro regular season on Friday night.
Racism remains part of central Pa. high school athletic culture: a PennLive special investigationtag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/midstate/index.ssf/3032.128422662014-05-06T13:35:00Z2014-05-07T14:36:17ZWriter Ivey DeJesus spent several months interviewing players, coaches and others involved in high school sports.Ivey DeJesus | idejesus@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/idejesus/index.html
Writer Ivey DeJesus spent several months interviewing players, coaches and others involved in high school sports.